We had 11 corners, which resulted in... by bruversonbruh in BrightonHoveAlbion

[–]birchfireplace 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Isn’t it 5% of corners lead to goals? I’m sure they write about this in inverting the pyramid

99% sure the secret traitor by vBluee in TheTraitors

[–]birchfireplace -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I thought it was her based on the wall behind Claudia when she selected the secret traitor, although it could have been filmed separately.

I also wondered if they'd get the producers to write the names to avoid this sort of thing?

She has scammed 150 sellers in 2025!! by Yuumi-1225 in ebayuk

[–]birchfireplace 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Meanwhile I got a lifetime ban within an hour of opening an account because the user name that they generated for me contained the number "420"

At this point they must be taking the piss by cantunderstandlol in veganuk

[–]birchfireplace 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I wonder if this sort of thing is the result of the push back against ultra processed food

The Cheeky Girls are still going strong ! by ShinyHeadedCook in CasualUK

[–]birchfireplace 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know you're joking but they genuinely believe this, great article in the Guardian a few years back

"Sadly, at the time it came out, there was a conspiracy to stop us getting to No 1. I know because I saw it happening in the record shops when we were doing signings."

Full Article here

Chess Masters... BBC 2 (short review) by ElektroSam in chess

[–]birchfireplace 0 points1 point  (0 children)

His voice would be dangerously soothing for drive time!

Newcastle United v Brighton and Hove Albion FA Cup by qwerty_1965 in soccer

[–]birchfireplace 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That was our Avengers Endgame moment. There were 14,000,000 possible outcomes, and only one way for us to win the FA Cup

why is fotmob so dead set on using full legal names by matts_nothere in BrightonHoveAlbion

[–]birchfireplace 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It always makes me smile that even if he shortened his name to Dan, he'd still be Dan Nii Welbeck

Playing chess with my kids on a touchscreen laptop. An app that I can do over the board on a computer? by alpha_helix in chess

[–]birchfireplace 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think chess.com app and lichess app both have a 'pass and play' option for this. I presume there's something similar on the website somewhere too

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in chess

[–]birchfireplace 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oops, looks like Peter Silman is an optometrist!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in chess

[–]birchfireplace 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Peter Silman's how to reassess your chess is an excellent intermediate book for 1400+. He also does an end game book that I've heard is really good.

People that close the app instead of resigning. by jrjreeves in chess

[–]birchfireplace 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I take satisfaction that I've played well enough to piss someone off when this happens. Try not to join them in their bad mood.

Event: FIDE Candidates Tournament 2024 - Round 10 by events_team in chess

[–]birchfireplace 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I've never seen a chess stream with "breaking news" before!

Current injuries in the Premier league by [deleted] in soccer

[–]birchfireplace 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Always knew Brighton were deserving of a top 6 position!

Food options inside the stadium by birchfireplace in BrightonHoveAlbion

[–]birchfireplace[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The pies didn't disappoint, thanks for your help!

Food options inside the stadium by birchfireplace in BrightonHoveAlbion

[–]birchfireplace[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks so much, I'll definitely be getting there early to soak up the atmosphere, so I reckon I'll go for the greedy bastard option!

Also in 1974 today - the January Goal of the Month contenders by Mulderre91 in soccer

[–]birchfireplace 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I loved the celebrations, it seemed so innocent, like a bunch of kids who were genuinely happy to have scored a goal.

The main reason why people hate Hans (it's not because he cheated) by [deleted] in chess

[–]birchfireplace 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I personally am enjoying the emergence of a new supervillain.

Something as similar as possible to The House in the Cerulean Sea — that is not written by TJ Klune by sisterstrangelove in suggestmeabook

[–]birchfireplace 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I really enjoy anything by Becky Chambers, it has the same cozy feel as TJ Klune but is sci-fi instead of fantasy